Docent & Volunteer Information

Docent Naturalist Training

Docent Naturalists lead hikes for elementary school groups. Training for this program is done once a year in January through March.

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates

The Placerita Canyon Nature Center Associates is a 501c3 non-profit volunteer group that assists the County of Los Angeles in the operation of Placerita Canyon Natural Area. Following is a summary of what we are all about.

Mission Statement: To inspire a passion, awareness and respect for the environment, and to preserve and protect for future generations the history and ecosystem of Placerita Canyon.

We are the volunteer arm of the County-run Placerita Canyon Nature Center and Natural Area. We:

Host programs

Support our collection of local native wild animals

Host annual events

Invite the community to come to the center, learn about nature, our local history, and take a hike!

Community Outreach: Over the last 5 years, Placerita has opened our trails and programs to over:

70,000 grade school children from throughout L.A. County

450,000 visitors to the park and natural area

77,000 volunteer hours donated by our volunteer organization

Educational Programs: We host on-going educational programs for the community: